Gerber Macaroni and Cheese Recalled for Beetles in Peas
Gerber is recalling Macaroni and Cheese with peas and carrots due to beetles found in the pea ingredient in the side compartment. The affected product has a best-by date of 04 Oct 2022.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class III recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard—beetles in the product—represents contamination, but is precautionary in nature with no evidence of actual harm.
Plain-English summary
Gerber Products Company, operating as Nestle Infant Nutrition, is recalling GERBER Macaroni and Cheese with a side of peas and carrots (6.6 oz., 187 g drained weight 5.3 oz./150 g) because beetles were found in the pea ingredient used in the side compartment of the tray.
Approximately 4,278 cases of the recalled product were released. The affected product is identified by code 21775185XX with a best-by date of 04 October 2022.
The product was distributed to Delaware, Maine, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New York, Michigan, Texas, Wisconsin, Ohio, Alabama, and Iowa. Consumers who have purchased this product should not feed it to infants and should contact Gerber or their retailer with questions.
The recalled product
- Product
- GERBER Macaroni and Cheese with a side of peas and carrots, 6.6 oz. (187 g) drained weight 5.3 oz. (150 g), 8 units per case.
- Affected units
- 4,278
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- 21775185XX Best By 04Oct2022
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